So, you know YouTube playlists are good for your channel. But how do you make them really good? It’s not just about tossing videos together. Smart playlists can seriously boost your channel and keep people watching.
Here are 3 easy tips to create YouTube playlists that get results:
1. Stick to One Clear Idea
Lots of creators just dump random videos into a playlist. Don’t do that! The best playlists are all about one main topic or idea. Think of it like organizing books in a library – each shelf has a specific theme.
Why this helps:
- Easier to Find: YouTube’s system understands clear themes. This means your playlist is more likely to show up in searches and suggestions.
- Better for Viewers: People know exactly what they’re getting. They can quickly find the videos they’re looking for.
- More Watch Time: If a playlist has a clear topic, viewers will watch more videos because they’re all about what they’re interested in.
How to do it:
- Pick Your Focus: Before you start, ask: “What problem does this playlist solve?” “What skill does it teach?” “What story does it tell?”
- Clear Title: Make your playlist title descriptive. Use words people would search for. Instead of “My Vlogs,” try “Daily Fitness Journey: My Weight Loss Vlogs.”
- Short Description: Write a quick description using keywords. Explain what the playlist is about and what viewers will learn.
- Only Related Videos: Make sure every video in the playlist fits the main theme. If a video doesn’t belong, leave it out.
2. Arrange Your Videos Smartly
The order of videos in your playlist matters! It’s not just random; it’s a choice that can keep people watching and happy. Think about how you want to lead your audience through the content.
Why this helps:
- Keeps Them Watching: A good, logical flow from one video to the next keeps viewers interested.
- Easier to Learn/Follow: For how-to guides or series, putting videos in the right order helps viewers learn step-by-step or follow the story easily.
- Show Off Your Best: You can put your strongest videos at the beginning to grab attention right away.
How to do it:
- Strong Start: Put your most engaging and popular video first. This hooks viewers immediately.
- Logical Order: Arrange videos naturally. This could be by date (for vlogs), by difficulty (for tutorials), or by what’s most popular.
- Mix It Up (if it makes sense): If your videos on the same topic have different styles (like short tips vs. long deep dives), try to mix them up to keep things fresh.
- Think About Calls to Action: If certain videos have important calls to action (like “subscribe” or “watch next video”), place them where they’ll have the most impact in the playlist. Take a look at some of the playlists on this channel as an example.
3. Share Your YouTube Playlists Everywhere!
A fantastic playlist doesn’t help if no one sees it. Once your playlist is perfect, you need to share it far and wide.
Why this helps:
- More Eyes on Your Content: More people seeing your playlist means more potential watch time and channel growth.
- Keeps Them on Your Channel: Sending people to a playlist makes them stay on your channel longer than sending them to just one video.
- Helps YouTube Understand: When more people click and watch your playlists, YouTube learns that your content is valuable.
How to do it:
- Make it Public: Double-check that your playlist is set to “Public.”
- Feature on Your Channel: Put your best playlists right on your YouTube channel’s homepage.
- Use End Screens & Cards: In your individual videos, use YouTube’s End Screens and Cards to link directly to relevant playlists.
- Share on Social Media: Post your playlists on Twitter, Instagram (in your bio/stories), Facebook, and anywhere else you connect with your audience.
- Embed on Your Website/Blog: If you have a website or blog, put your playlists right into relevant articles or pages.
- Talk About Them: In your videos, tell viewers to “check out the full series in the playlist linked below.”
By following these three simple tips – picking a clear theme, ordering your videos well, and sharing them everywhere – you’ll turn your YouTube playlists into powerful tools. They’ll boost engagement, watch time, and help your whole channel grow. Start organizing and sharing your playlists today! Not conviced you need playllsts yet? Here are 6 reasons why you should create them for your channel!
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